Question

Explain how the Distributive Property can be used to solve the equation.
3(x + 4) = 36.

Answer 1

x = 8

Explanation:

3 ( x + 4 ) = 36

divide both sides by 3

x + 4 =
`(36)/(3) }`

divide 36 by 3 to get 12

x + 4 =12

subtract 4 from both sides

x = 12 - 4

subtract 4 from 12 to get 8

x = 8

Answer 2

3x+4=36
X+4=36-3
X+4=33
X=33-4
X=29